It’s time for an adventure!

Junior Ace Summer Respite focuses on building essential skills through play, fun, and social interaction. Participants are in store for a new adventure every day with our well-trained staff, innovative programming, and a safe, supportive environment. 

Summer Respite Details | June 30 to July 4*, July 7 to 11, July 14 to 18, July 21 to 25, July 28 to August 1, August 5 to 8*, August 11 to 15

Daily Activities:

• Crafts
• Games
• Experiments
• Big movement play
• Swimming at Hardisty Pool (once a week)
• Splash park (weather permitting)

Summer Respite General Info

• 7-hour daytime sessions for 5 days (4 days for the weeks following the Canada Day and August long weekends).

• Parents will be asked to keep children home if they are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms.

• Regular hand-washing is required of all participants and staff.

• Participants are required to bring their own snack, lunch, full water bottle, and indoor shoes.

Junior Ace is an approved use of FSCD Respite hours. With an FSCD agreement in place, the parent registration fee is $100. Summer Respite will utilize 35 hours of respite per week/28 hours on a short week. Without FSCD, the cost of Summer Respite is $650 per week.

**By registering for the Centre for Autism Services Alberta’s Summer Respite, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

• The pricing for this year’s Summer Respite will remain the same as last year. However, at the time of registration, please note that we are currently unsure of how FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) will be funding the summer programs. Based on previous years, we are assuming the use of respite hours for funding.
• In the event that the FSCD funding model changes, and the amount covered by FSCD is less than expected, you agree to pay any difference in cost between the assumed funding and the actual amount required for your child’s participation in Summer Respite.
• By completing the registration, you are acknowledging that you understand and accept these terms, and you agree to pay any additional charges if the funding situation changes.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding the funding process or pricing.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• When registering, please ensure you are using Google Chrome as your browser.

• In order for Summer Respite to be a safe and fun experience for everyone, your registration will not be confirmed until our team contacts you. This will happen once you’ve completed the online registration and payment.

• Maximum registration per child is two weeks until May 15, 2025. At that time, registrations will be open to families wishing to register for more than two weeks.

• Summer Respite support is a 2:1 ratio. 1:1 support is available upon request, but spots are limited. Please email Cassidy at summerrespite@centreforautismab.ca if you would like a 1:1 spot.*1:1 spots ARE NOT AVAILABLE during the first week of Summer Respite.

• Bursaries are available for those who qualify. Please contact our office at 780 488 6600 if finances present a barrier.

If you have questions, please contact Cassidy at summerrespite@centreforautismab.ca